Address BRING YOUR ADMINISTRATION SKILLS TO A TEAM FOCUSED ON PEOPLE AND EXCELLENCE
About Environmental & Regulatory Services
Environmental & Regulatory Services is a people-focused and purpose-driven team that pride themselves on the quality of work they do, while having fun and actively building an environment where people enjoy coming to work and go home feeling valued.
About the position
The Administration Officer position is responsible for undertaking a range of administrative support, record keeping and data entry tasks, working within the Environmental & Regulatory Services Branch.
This position will work under regular supervision.
The salary range for this position is $63,038.90 - $68,282.40 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
This is a Temporary Full time position until 23 March 2025.
The position is based in the Toowoomba CBD.
CBD Parking provided.
Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.
How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria
Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description.
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate and timely advice in a helpful and supportive manner.
Demonstrated sound level of skills in the operation of computer software including the Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word and Excel, and databases with the ability to provide fast and accurate data entry.
Ability to develop knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the work area.
Ability to use organisational and planning skills in managing competing priorities in a busy environment.
Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork.
How to apply
To apply, please submit two documents:
A two page cover letter addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description (once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply); and
Your current resume.
The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.
Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
For further information
Please contact Brenda Harth on (07) 4688 6408 within business hours.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Monday, 1 April 2024.
About Council
The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.
